TWO LOUIS XVI STYLE SIDE CHAIRS,19th century. Both having chalk gray paint with Neoclassically-embellished seats raised on turned tapering legs and toupie feet - Rectangular: 33 3/4 in. x 15 1/2 in. x 14 1/2 in.; Rounded: 33 in. x 15 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. Estimate $300-500
PROVENANCE: Alice Pike Barney Collection. To be sold for the benefit of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, Fredericksburg, VA.
The square-back chair survives in very good condition. Two composition rosettes have been replaced. The rounded-back chair is partially missing the ribbon-tied crest (the lower bow section survives). The padded back was repaired at one time together as was the pierced splat located directly below. The reverse side of the front leg has been repaired.
